Best 11 Bbq Sloppy Joes Recipes

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Welcome to the delightful world of BBQ Sloppy Joes! In this article, we will take you on a culinary journey to discover the best recipe for this classic American comfort food. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a mouthwatering combination of tender shredded meat, a tangy and flavorful BBQ sauce, and soft, fluffy buns. Whether you prefer a classic recipe or a modern twist, we have got you covered. So, put on your aprons, fire up the grill, and let's dive into the world of BBQ Sloppy Joes!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

LAZY MOM'S EASY BBQ SLOPPY JOES



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Make and share this Lazy Mom's Easy BBQ Sloppy Joes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by HeatherFeather

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb extra lean ground beef
1 small onion, finely chopped
3/4 cup barbecue sauce (any flavor)
1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste (I measure this by feel)
1/8 teaspoon black pepper (I use measuring spoon)
4 hamburger buns
1/2 cup red bell pepper (4 rings)
4 slices American cheese (or any flavor cheese)

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, brown the onions a few minutes, then add beef and continue to brown untilt he meat is fully cooked; drain fat.
  • Add salt to taste, pepper, and BBQ sauce, sitrring to coat, let simmer on fairly low heat about 5-10 minutes.
  • Spoom hot meat mixture on top of bottom half of each bun, top with a slice of cheese and red bell pepper ring on each, then top with other half of bun.

BBQ CHICKEN SLOPPY JOES



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These ground chicken Sloppy Joes are a healthier alternative to regular beef Sloppy Joes.

Provided by Laura Bland Huerta

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

cooking spray
2 pounds ground chicken
½ cup chopped onion
¼ cup chopped bell pepper
salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ cup barbeque sauce
½ cup ketchup
¼ cup water, or more as needed
2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
8 (1.5 ounce) hamburger buns
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ cup dill pickle slices, or to taste
¼ cup sliced onion, or to taste

Steps:

  • Spray a pan with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Add chicken, onion, bell pepper, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add barbeque sauce, ketchup, 1/4 cup water, and mustard. Mix thoroughly and add more water if the mixture seems too thick. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Serve on hamburger buns topped with Cheddar cheese, pickle slices, and sliced onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414.9 calories, Carbohydrate 32.9 g, Cholesterol 97.9 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 38.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 915.7 mg, Sugar 11.2 g

SLOW COOKER BBQ CHICKPEA SLOPPY JOES



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Tangy, hearty, and easy! Chickpeas and red lentils cook up thick and rich in a tomato-BBQ base.

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 8h10m

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 15-ounce cans chickpeas, drained
1/2 cup uncooked split red lentils (rinsed)
1 small onion (diced (about 1 cup))
3 medium cloves garlic (diced (about 1 tablespoon))
1 15-ounce can tomato sauce
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
3 tablespoons vegan Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon red crushed pepper flakes
1 teaspoon kosher salt + more to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper + more to taste
4 hamburger buns*
2 teaspoons olive oil
Sliced red onion
Dill pickles or sweet pickles
3-quart or larger slow cooker

Steps:

  • Add all ingredients to the slow cooker. Cook on low for 8 hours or on high 5-6 hours, until the lentils are cooked through and the mixture thickens. Open the slow cooker and, using a potato masher, mash about 1/3 of the filling. Give it a good stir, replace the lid, and let it cook for another 30 minutes or so until thickened.
  • Meanwhile, toast the buns. Brush insides with olive oil and place cut-side-up under the broiler in your oven. Broil 30 - 60 seconds until golden.
  • Place buns on plate and spoon filling over the top. Add toppings if desired. Serve.
  • Leftover filling keeps well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

VEGETARIAN BBQ SLOPPY JOES



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As a vegetarian, I really like to make things that my entire family (who are not veggies) will eat. This is a real pleaser that anyone will enjoy! 8)

Provided by OceanIvy

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 sandwich buns
2 cups vegetarian ground beef
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1/4 cup ketchup
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients, but buns in medium saucepan.
  • Bring mixture to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low. Cover and let cook for 10-12 minutes, or until onion is tender.
  • Stir occasionally.
  • Serve on buns.

BBQ CHICKEN SLOPPY JOES



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I had some leftover barbecued chicken and I already made the pot-pie, so I threw some stuff in a pan and came up with this

Provided by Chelley-Chelle

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
2 teaspoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon cumin
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 cup barbecue sauce
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup water
2 cups cooked chicken, chopped

Steps:

  • Saute the onion and garlic in the oil over medium/high heat.
  • Add the tomato paste and cumin and cook for one minute stirring constantly.
  • Add the Worcestershire, barbecue sauce, tomatoes, water and chicken, mix well and bring to a bubble.
  • Lower heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes until mixture thickens.
  • serve over warm hamburger buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.2, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 35, Sodium 589.9, Carbohydrate 13.1, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 5.7, Protein 13.3

SAUCY BBQ SLOPPY JOES



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This recipe can be easily prepared and served right away or it can be frozen and then later thawed when ready to serve. Directions are given for both ways. Recipe is from Kraft.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb lean ground beef
1 green pepper, finely chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1/2 cup water
1/4 lb Velveeta cheese, pasteurized prepared cheese product cut up
4 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

  • Brown meat in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat; drain.
  • Add peppers and onions, cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in barbecue sauce, water and Velveeta; cook 2 minutes or until Velveeta is melted and mixture is well blended, stirring frequently.
  • Cook now and just fill the toasted buns with warm meat mixture and serve.
  • To freeze and cook later: Cool meat mixture completely.
  • Place in resealable freezer-weight plastic bag or 4 small freezer containers; place buns in resealable freezer-weight plastic bag.
  • Freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Thaw meat mixture and buns in refrigerator overnight.
  • When ready to serve, reheat meat mixture in small saucepan on medium heat, stirring frequently.
  • Meanwhile, toast the buns.
  • Fill buns evenly with meat mixture.

DARN GOOD HOMEMADE SLOPPY JOES (*OR BBQ SAUCE)



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I used to buy "those cans" of sauce and kept thinking, what a waste of money! I make them homemade now, they're even better, so easy, and cost less, too! And I imagine healthier minusing all the additives and preservatives in those mystery cans... *This recipe can also be used as a bbq sauce for chicken, pork chops, burgers,...

Provided by Kelly Williams

Categories     Beef

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 lb hamburger or 1 lb. hamburger and 1 lb. mild ground italian sausage
salt & pepper lightly
1 1/2 c ketchup, i use heinz
1/8 tsp garlic powder
1/4 c dark brown sugar, can sub light brown
1/4 c lemon juice concentrate
1 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
2 tsp vinegar
2 tsp mustard, french's yellow table mustard
1 tsp dried minced onions, *add for sloppy joes but not if using for bbq sauce
americam cheese slices, optional
8 hamburger buns, or 16 hawaiian bread mini buns/rolls for sliders

Steps:

  • 1. In frying pan, brown ground beef til no longer pink, breaking up into very small pieces as you cook. (If you leave it in larger pieces/chunks, the meat won't all get coated as much, and won't be as good. Will also fall off the bun more easily.) Drain grease. Add rest of ingredients, stir well to mix. Simmer over low heat for 5-10 minutes or so, stirring ocaisionally. Serve on warmed hamburger buns or hawaiian rolls with a little american cheese if desired. *If using as a bbq sauce, simmer ingredients in a small saucepan over low heat for about 10-15 minutes, stirring ocaisionally. Grill meat (chicken, etc.) til just done or almost done. Baste well with sauce and cook 3-5 minutes longer. Turning and basting. **If baking instead of grilling, the bbq-style sauce can be added to the raw meat and baked the entire time at 350 degrees til done. (*Boneless skinless chicken breasts from Walmart take 30 minutes at 350. Uncovered.) I like the ones from Walmart the best, they seem to be the juiciest for whatever reason! HTH! :D

BBQ SLOPPY JOES



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I used to make these on Sundays (for the Bingo players) when I worked At the VFW in Grand Island, NE

Provided by Becky Graves

Categories     Sandwiches

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 lb ground beef
1 large sweet onion, diced
salt and pepper to taste
1 bottle open pit bbq sauce, or your favorite bbq sauce.

Steps:

  • 1. Cook ground beef with onions, salt and pepper meat to taste. Drain off fat, add BBQ Sauce, cook 5-10 mins. Serve on you favorite buns, enjoy!.
  • 2. Put meat mixture in a crock pot for all day on low heat. Serve anytime!

EASY VEGETARIAN BBQ/SLOPPY JOES



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Delicious! If you can't find the frozen vegies, substitute chopped onion, celery, & bell pepper.

Provided by Yogi8

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (10 ounce) bag frozen mixed vegetables (BirdsEye peppers and onions)
4 minced garlic cloves
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 cup ketchup
1 cup textured vegetable protein
vegetable bouillon cube
hot sauce (optional)
1 tablespoon Braggs liquid aminos (use soy sauce if you don't have it)
oil (for frying)

Steps:

  • Cook vegies& garlic in a little oil till tender.
  • Add paste, ketchup, sugar, Braggs, hot sauce and enough water to thin sauce a little.
  • Cook a few minutes, then set aside.
  • Cook TVP and bullion in enough water to cover a few minutes.
  • Drain, then fry TVP in a little oil for 5-10 minutes.
  • Mix with sauce and cook about 3-5 minutes.
  • Adjust seasonings to your taste.
  • Serve on rolls, tortillas, etc.

CHEESY BBQ SLOPPY JOES ON BISCUITS



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A fast and inexpensive meal.

Provided by NE Lady

Categories     Sandwiches

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 can(s) refrigerated, ready to bake, buttermilk biscuits
1.5-2 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, diced
14-16 oz can of bbq beans, baked beans or pork and beans
10 oz can condensed tomato soup
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp garlic salt
1 c shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • 1. In a large frying pan, brown the ground beef and onion; drain. Stir in beans, soup and seasonings. Bring to a simmer.
  • 2. While the meat mixture simmers, bake refrigerated biscuits according to their package directions.
  • 3. When the biscuits are done, split in half. Spoon the meat mixture on one half of the biscuit and top with shredded cheese. Put the other half of the biscuit on top of the cheese to form a sandwich. Enjoy!

MY HUSBAND CALLS THIS BBQ (SLOPPY JOES)



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This is from the yellowest, blotchy recipe card in the house, so you know it has been used a LOT! This is my Cincinnati husband's mother's recipe and they just called it BBQ. It is really Sloppy Joes, but what can you expect from people who eat Greek chili on spaghetti? Ha! Cincinnati chili is actually fabulous if you haven't tried it! Now here's the "BBQ" AKA Sloppy Joes!

Provided by Felina

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb ground beef
1 cup catsup
1/2 cup water
1/2 tablespoon vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon hot sauce
6 sandwich buns

Steps:

  • Brown beef in skillet.
  • Drain grease.
  • Combine remaining ingredients and pour over beef.
  • Mix well.
  • Simmer slowly for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Serve on your choice of rolls. (I like onion or potato rolls with this).

Tips:

  • Use a variety of ground meats. Ground beef is the classic choice, but you can also use ground turkey, chicken, or pork. If you're using a leaner meat, add some ground beef or pork fat to help keep the sloppy joes moist.
  • Add some vegetables. Diced onions, green peppers, and celery are all great additions to sloppy joes. You can also add some shredded carrots or zucchini.
  • Use a flavorful sauce. The sauce is what really makes sloppy joes special. You can use a bottled barbecue sauce or make your own from scratch. If you're making your own sauce, be sure to use a variety of spices, such as paprika, chili powder, and cumin.
  • Simmer the sloppy joes until the flavors have melded. The longer you simmer the sloppy joes, the better they'll taste. Aim to simmer them for at least 30 minutes, or up to an hour.
  • Serve sloppy joes on a soft bun. The classic choice is a hamburger bun, but you can also use hot dog buns or even slider buns.

Conclusion:

Sloppy joes are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a casual get-together. With a variety of recipes to choose from, you're sure to find a sloppy joe recipe that you'll love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give sloppy joes a try.

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